The 2018 Team WA will be competing in the Seneca division of the Women's National tournament held at Stony Brook University, Long Island New York over Memorial Day weekend 2018. More information on the tournament can be found HERE. A Few FAQ's.

2018 Team Washington

Head Coach: Ruth Bonner

Ruth Bonner is currently the Snohomish Varsity Head Coach. Prior to moving to the west coast she

spent nine years coaching at the NCAA DIII level, most recently as the head coach of the U.S. Coast Guard Academy. During that time she coached four NCAA All-Americans, seven IWLCA All-Region players and three NCAA tournament teams. Bonner played women’s lacrosse and was on the inaugural field hockey team at the University of New England where she was named UNE Female Athlete of the Year in 2005. She earned her Master’s in Sports and Exercise Studies from Smith College.

Assistant Coach: Emily Stanford

Emily grew up playing lacrosse in the state of Washington and had the wonderful opportunity to play for the club team at Western Washington University. Her passion for athletics drove her to earn a degree in Kinesiology and Sports Psychology, and pursue a fulfilling career coaching barbell training for both health and competitive development.

After several seasons with Seattle Starz and the Bellevue youth program, Emily is now the head coach for Bellevue’s high school team, and the director of coaching for Bellevue Wolverine’s Girls Lacrosse. Additionally, Emily works full time for Fulcrum Barbell Club, a position which has led her to coach Olympic weightlifting on the local circuit, the national stage and at the 2016 Olympic Trials.

Emily’s coaching philosophy centers on the idea that sports can be used to empower individuals, connect communities, and explore the edges of performance. She is thrilled to be working with Team Washington, and looks forward to this exciting experience!